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We are often so concerned with the physicalities of movement in our sessions, however, part of our role as movement teachers can be to create awareness of what is happening on the inside of the minds of our students. In this episode, we explore that inner critical voice, or inner monologue, that many of us have experienced. We talk about what to do about it, the impact it may have on movement, and how we can identify when it’s happening to our students. Our conversation steers toward the two different cycles of inner self-talk and their manifestations, and Hannah sheds light on different tips to support someone undergoing this experience. We hope that the content of today’s episode sparks new ideas of thinking about what our students are experiencing during a Pilates or movement session. Don’t miss out on this conversation, start listening now! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Where the topic for today’s episode stemmed from.
• Why you should always ask students/clients to notice what’s going on in their minds.
• Noticing self-talk in the approach to movement.
• Two different qualities of self-judgment talk.
• Being aware of how internal dialogue can manifest its way in different physicalities.
• Hannah talks listeners through a real-life self-judgment example.
• She sheds light on a few tips on how to support someone experiencing that inner monologue.
• The voice of comparison and what it sounds and looks like.
• The psychological effect of controlling or choosing where the eyes go.
• A real-life example of a comparison loop.
• Why comparison isn’t always a bad thing.

About The Pilates Exchange

The Pilates Exchange explores the art and philosophy of Pilates alongside evidence-based exercise science. Through thought-provoking conversations, practical teaching insights, and healthy debate, we challenge assumptions, question industry trends, and encourage a deeper understanding of movement.

Our mission is to empower Pilates teachers, movement professionals, and curious students to keep learning, think critically, and recognize the impact that great teaching can have on people's lives.

Hosted by Hannah Teutscher and rooted in the teaching philosophy of Performance Fit Pilates in Nürnberg (Nuremberg), Germany, the podcast is about exchanging ideas, inspiring change, and helping people discover what's possible through movement.

Exchanging ideas and changing lives, one session at a time.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Free Ebook- 100 Pilates Class Themes: https://performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes

Free Ebook -Top Teaching Tips: https://performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips

Free Creativity Masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclass

Read about Train the Trainers: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers/

Connect with us at: Hannah@pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

Performance Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_fit_pilates

Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDv